| G&H
Training are proud to be part of this brand new government initiative
designed for young people who are ready to move on from school but who
still want to study and learn practical skills. |
| What
is this? |
Youth
Guarantee Practical Construction Skills course is a hands-on course
which incorporates entry level knowledge and skills for a variety of
construction trades. It includes practical work based
literacy, numeracy and communication skills. |
| Am I
eligible? |
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) set the
entry criteria for this course. To be eligible for this
course learners need to:
-
be aged 16/17 years
-
have NCEA level 1 or less
-
Be a citizen of New Zealand, Cook Islands, Tokelau,
Niue or Australia or Australia residing in New Zealand.
International Students are not eligible for this course.
-
Not have been enrolled in a tertiary course before
(e.g. at a Private Training Establishment, Polytechnic, University or
Wananga. This does not include
STAR/Gateway courses or youth training)
TEC
eligibility criteria
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| The cost? |
TEC fully fund this course so there are
NO COURSE FEES
to learners
|
| What
does this course offer students? |
- Practical hands-on learning in our fully equipped
workshop
- National Certificate in Building Construction and
Allied Trades Skills (L2)
- G&H Certificate in Practical Construction Skills (L2)
- Practical and theory carpentry units
- Practical literacy, numeracy and communication
skills for work
- First aid
- Small class numbers
- Work experience with local industry employers (some conditions apply)
- Inspiration and career choice information
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| Future
pathways |
The
industry and workplace skills gained on this course can help learners
find a job, Modern Apprenticeship
or go on to further training within the New
Zealand building and construction industry.
These pathways include:
|
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@ Building
@ Plumbing
@ Roofing
@ Flooring
@ Painting and
Decorating
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@ Construction
@ Drainlaying
@ Gasfitting
@ Infrastructure
@ Joinery
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| Course
Information |
the
next start date for this course is 9 August 2010. Places are
strictly limited so phone Head Office on 0800 876 4664 or click here NOW
to register your interest
Class
times are:
8 am - 3.30 pm
Monday to Friday.
The course runs for 34 weeks, plus holidays.
|
| Where
can I do this course? |
This
course is available at our venues in
Whangarei
Hamilton
Napier
New
Plymouth
Palmerston
North
Click
here
for more information on venue
locations and contact details.
|
| How
do I get more information or enrol on this course? |
Click
here
to register your interest on-line -
we will post or email you all the information about the course and an
enrolment form
Or
phone us on 0800 876 4664
Once
you have received your application form and filled it in, you will need
to phone your local branch to make an appointment for an
interview.
Take your:
- completed enrolment form
- your birth certificate or passport
- and either your school leaving certificate (if it
states you have finished year 11), or a form signed
by your last school. There will be a copy of this form
in your application pack or you can
downloaded here.
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